To promote electric vehicles (EVs), the Delhi government is preparing to launch a new EV policy focused on strengthening charging infrastructure, creating employment opportunities, and accelerating the adoption of green mobility. According to transport department sources, the new policy aims to set up affordable and fast EV charging stations every five kilometres across the capital. This upcoming policy will replace the current one, which was extended until mid-July.
Battery Swapping and Vehicle Scrapping Focus
The new policy will also promote battery-swapping facilities, offer attractive incentives for retrofitting EV kits, and emphasise scrapping old vehicles. A government official mentioned that an EV corridor is also being planned, potentially along the Outer Ring Road—one of Delhi’s busiest routes, connecting many key areas. Charging stations are expected to be strategically installed under flyovers and in vacant areas to avoid traffic disruptions. Entry and exit points of these stations will be designed for smooth vehicle movement.
The aim is to ease “range anxiety” among new EV users by ensuring easy access to charging stations. The corridor will also benefit many residential areas along the route. The new strategy will prioritise job creation, targeting at least 20,000 new employment opportunities, especially in the setup and management of charging and battery-swapping infrastructure.
Delhi’s Existing EV Policy
Since its launch in 2020, Delhi’s EV policy has significantly pushed the city toward clean transportation. The policy offers various subsidies, such as:
- Electric two-wheelers: ₹5,000 per kWh battery capacity (up to ₹30,000 max)
- E-rickshaws and e-carts: ₹30,000
- E-cycles: ₹5,500 or 25% of the cost (whichever is lower)
- Electric light commercial vehicles: ₹30,000
The current policy has been extended several times, most recently by three months beyond April 15, 2025. The government aims for 95% of all new vehicle registrations to be electric by 2027, which would significantly reduce urban pollution levels.
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No Ban on CNG or Fuel-Based Vehicles (For Now)
Earlier drafts of the policy proposed phasing out CNG autos by August 2025 and banning registration of fuel-based two-wheelers from August 15, 2026. However, Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh clarified that there are no plans to make such transitions mandatory or ban CNG/fuel-based bikes at this stage.